Movie · 1958
Is It Happened in Broad Daylight based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. It Happened in Broad Daylight is based on the book The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1958).
The movie was released in 1958.
The book behind It Happened in Broad Daylight
The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel
by Friedrich Dürrenmatt · first published 1958 · crime fiction
1958 novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Other adaptations of The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel
- The Pledge (film) (film, 2001)
Common questions
Is It Happened in Broad Daylight based on a book?
Yes. It Happened in Broad Daylight is based on the book The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1958).
Who wrote the book It Happened in Broad Daylight is based on?
The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel was written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt and first published in 1958.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Pledge: Requiem for the Detective Novel before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's books
- Hyènes (film, 1992)
- The Visit (1964 film) (film, 1964)
- The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life (film, 1972)